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Rodri Salvages Point But Manchester City Stumble In Premier League Title Race

Rodri's late equaliser extended Manchester City's year-long unbeaten record at home but a 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Saturday handed Liverpool and Arsenal a huge boost in the Premier League title race. Raheem Sterling gave Chelsea a first-half lead on his return to the Etihad and City were headed to a first defeat on home soil for 34 games until Rodri's deflected effort seven minutes from time. City move four points behind leaders Liverpool and two adrift of Arsenal, but have a game in hand on both their title rivals.

Mohamed Salah Scores In Liverpool Return As Manchester City Held By Chelsea

Mohamed Salah returned with a goal as Premier League leaders Liverpool routed Brentford 4-1 despite a rash of injuries, while Manchester City's title defence was damaged by a 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Saturday. Arsenal demolished Burnley 5-0 to keep the pressure on Liverpool, who are two points above the second-placed Gunners and four-ahead of third placed City. Salah came off the bench to replace the injured Diogo Jota in his first Liverpool appearance since their win over Newcastle on New Year's Day.

Mohamed Salah Scores In Liverpool Return As Arsenal Keep Pressure On Leaders

Mohamed Salah returned with a goal as Premier League leaders Liverpool routed Brentford 4-1 despite a rash of injuries, while Arsenal demolished Burnley 5-0 to keep up the pressure in the title race on Saturday. Salah came off the bench to replace the injured Diogo Jota in his first Liverpool appearance since their win over Newcastle on New Year's Day. Having returned from the hamstring injury he sustained on Egypt duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, Salah made up for lost time with his first goal for the Reds since the Newcastle game.

Manchester City vs Chelsea Live Streaming Premier League Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Manchester City host Chelsea in Saturday's late night Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Pep Guardiola's men trail leaders Liverpool by just two points and could end the matchweek at the top of table if the Reds drop lose to Brentford in Saturday's earlier kick-off at the Gtech Community Stadium. Manchester City have six of their last eight Premier League meetings against Chelsea. Both teams drew 4-4 in the reverse fixture with Cole Palmer, the former City man, scoring a late penalty to equalise for the Blues at Stamford Bridge.

'Manchester City Must Have Laser Focus,' Says Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have to avoid being distracted by other teams' results in the Premier League title race as they prepare to face an "exceptional" Chelsea at the Etihad on Saturday. Defending champions City are second in the table, level on points with Arsenal and two adrift of leaders Liverpool, with a game in hand, as they hunt an unprecedented fourth consecutive English top-flight title. Guardiola's team have won their last 11 matches in all competitions.

Cole Palmer Returns To Manchester City As Chelsea's Star, Liverpool Aim To Tame Brentford

Chelsea appear lambs to the slaughter ahead of a trip to Manchester City on Saturday as the English champions have hit top form as the business end of the season approaches. However, Pep Guardiola's men could have ground to make up in the Premier League title race by the time they kick-off at the Etihad with Liverpool and Arsenal in action before them on Saturday. At the other end of the table, Everton are hoping to move out of the bottom three when struggling Crystal Palace come to town on Monday.

Liverpool Leapfrog Manchester City To Reclaim Top Spot In Premier League

Liverpool earned a vital 3-1 win against relegation-threatened Burnley on Saturday to return to the Premier League summit after being briefly unseated by champions Manchester City. The Anfield side are hunting a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title in Jurgen Klopp's final season in charge but once again have relentless City snapping at their heels. Liverpool were not at their fluent best against Vincent Kompany's men but did enough to get over the line on what Klopp called a "super difficult" day.

Erling Haaland Double Sinks Everton As Manchester City Go Top

Erling Haaland scored for the first time since November as the Manchester City striker's double fired the champions to the top of the Premier League with a gritty 2-0 win against Everton on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side were well below their best as they laboured to break down stubborn Everton at a nervous Etihad Stadium. But Haaland struck twice late in the second half to get back on the scoresheet for the first time since returning from an absence of nearly two months due to a foot injury.

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Rodri Salvages Point But Manchester City Stumble In Premier League Title Race

Mohamed Salah Scores In Liverpool Return As Manchester City Held By Chelsea

Mohamed Salah Scores In Liverpool Return As Arsenal Keep Pressure On Leaders

Manchester City vs Chelsea Live Streaming Premier League Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

'Manchester City Must Have Laser Focus,' Says Pep Guardiola

Cole Palmer Returns To Manchester City As Chelsea's Star, Liverpool Aim To Tame Brentford

Liverpool Leapfrog Manchester City To Reclaim Top Spot In Premier League

Erling Haaland Double Sinks Everton As Manchester City Go Top